Layer 1 L1

Layer 1 blockchains (L1) form the core of the crypto ecosystem, serving as the base protocols where transactions are validated, blocks are produced, and decentralized applications are deployed. Prominent examples include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche - each defining new standards in scalability, security, and decentralization. In 2025, Layer 1 crypto networks continue to evolve through upgrades like sharding, rollups, and consensus optimization, ensuring faster and more cost-efficient performance. These base-layer blockchains not only secure the ecosystem but also host thriving DeFi, NFT, and gaming projects that drive user adoption. As the competition between Layer 1 coins intensifies, the focus shifts to interoperability, energy efficiency, and ecosystem growth. Understanding Layer 1 tokens helps investors and developers navigate how the entire blockchain stack operates from consensus mechanisms to on-chain governance. L1s remain the foundation upon which the decentralized future is being built.

#Coin NamePriceAction
-17199
BitcoinBTC
$67,550.00
-17198
EthereumETH
$2,051.34
-17197
BNBBNB
$616.93
-17196
SolanaSOL
$83.79
-17195
TRONTRX
$0.32
-17194
HyperliquidHYPE
$38.51
-17193
Bitcoin CashBCH
$455.70
-17192
CardanoADA
$0.25
-17191
MoneroXMR
$334.83
-17190
CantonCC
$0.15
-17189
LitecoinLTC
$54.14
-17188
MemeCoreM
$2.33
-17187
HederaHBAR
$0.09
-17186
AvalancheAVAX
$8.85
-17185
ZcashZEC
$225.19
-17184
SuiSUI
$0.87
-17183
BittensorTAO
$320.32
-17182
ToncoinTON
$1.24
-17181
CronosCRO
$0.07
-17180
Pi NetworkPI
$0.18
-17179
NEAR ProtocolNEAR
$1.20
-17178
Ethereum ClassicETC
$8.21
-17177
Internet ComputerICP
$2.25
-17176
KaspaKAS
$0.03
-17175
AptosAPT
$0.94
-17174
AlgorandALGO
$0.08
-17173
FlareFLR
$0.00780
-17172
FilecoinFIL
$0.84
-17171
XDC NetworkXDC
$0.03
-17170
Provenance BlockchainHASH
$0.01
-17169
VeChainVET
$0.00674
-17168
FasttokenFTN
$1.09
-17167
ChilizCHZ
$0.04
-17166
TezosXTZ
$0.35
-17165
DecredDCR
$20.93
-17164
SeiSEI
$0.05
-17163
GnosisGNO
$120.79
-17162
InjectiveINJ
$2.90
-17161
KiteKITE
$0.16
-17160
KaiaKAIA
$0.05
-17159
CelestiaTIA
$0.30
-17158
Unit BitcoinUBTC
$76,498.00
-17157
IOTAIOTA
$0.06
-17156
PlasmaXPL
$0.09
-17155
StoryIP
$0.54
-17154
OnyxcoinXCN
$0.00506
-17153
Sonic (prev. FTM)S
$0.04
-17152
Theta NetworkTHETA
$0.15
-17151
ZanoZANO
$9.93
-17150
GALAGALA
$0.00288
-17149
QubicQUBIC
$9.91e-7
-17148
eCashXEC
$0.00000670
-17147
Ozone ChainOZO
$0.13
-17146
VaultaA
$0.07
-17145
WEMIXWEMIX
$0.26
-17144
ArweaveAR
$1.73
-17143
MultiversXEGLD
$3.82
-17142
BerachainBERA
$0.45
-17141
0G0G
$0.48
-17140
INIINI
$0.11
-17139
dYdXDYDX
$0.10
-17138
OasisROSE
$0.01
-17137
CreditcoinCTC
$0.14
-17136
KeetaKTA
$0.15
-17135
CoinExCET
$0.03
-17134
DigiByteDGB
$0.00404
-17133
NexpaceNXPC
$0.28
-17132
AIOZ NetworkAIOZ
$0.06
-17131
Mina ProtocolMINA
$0.05
-17130
RoninRON
$0.09
-17129
aelfELF
$0.08
-17128
AstarASTR
$0.00749
-17127
ZetaChainZETA
$0.05
-17126
EntangleNTGL
$0.0000966
-17125
KavaKAVA
$0.05
-17124
PolymeshPOLYX
$0.04
-17123
MANTRAOM
$0.01
-17122
VerusVRSC
$0.69
-17121
ConcordiumCCD
$0.00462
-17120
PlumePLUME
$0.01
-17119
DUSKDUSK
$0.11
-17118
NanoXNO
$0.41
-17117
VeThorVTHO
$0.000535
-17116
Casper NetworkCSPR
$0.00324
-17115
ChiaXCH
$2.67
-17114
AtomOneATONE
$0.38
-17113
FlowFLOW
$0.03
-17112
ALEOALEO
$0.05
-17111
ZIGChainZIG
$0.03
-17110
Enjin CoinENJ
$0.02
-17109
VanaVANA
$1.27
-17108
UCHAINUCN
$386.52
-17107
ConstellationDAG
$0.00928
-17106
SKALESKL
$0.00582
-17105
CoreCORE
$0.03
-17104
Omni Network [Old]OMNI
$0.66
-17103
Quai NetworkQUAI
$0.03
-17102
Mango NetworkMGO
$0.02
-17101
HarmonyONE
$0.00214
-17100
HiveHIVE
$0.06
Page -171 of 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Layer 1 blockchain?

Layer 1 is the base blockchain layer where transactions occur and blocks are validated directly on-chain.

Which are the top Layer 1 crypto projects?

Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Avalanche, and Cardano are leading Layer 1 networks.

How does Layer 1 differ from Layer 2?

Layer 1 handles core blockchain operations, while Layer 2 builds on top to improve speed and scalability.

Why are Layer 1 tokens valuable?

They secure the network, enable staking, and often power decentralized applications.

What’s next for Layer 1 blockchains in 2025?

Expect greater interoperability, sustainability, and support for cross-chain ecosystems.

Important Disclaimer

All content provided herein our website, hyperlinked sites, associated applications, forums, blogs, social media accounts and other platforms is for your general information only, procured from third party sources. We make no warranties of any kind in relation to our content, including but not limited to accuracy and updatedness. No part of the content that we provide constitutes financial advice, legal advice or any other form of advice meant for your specific reliance for any purpose. Any use or reliance on our content is solely at your own risk and discretion. You should conduct your own research, review, analyse and verify our content before relying on them. Trading is a highly risky activity that can lead to major losses, please therefore consult your financial advisor before making any decision. No content on our Site is meant to be a solicitation or offer.